Editorial cartoon for Saturday, Dec. 2

Maine College of Health Professions names new board chairman

LEWISTON — Maine College of Health Professions has named Dr. Ned Claxton its board chairman. Claxton succeeds Ken Albert, who has served on the board since 2017 and as chairman since 2020. “With Ned as our new board chair, we will have incredible momentum in furthering our mission to enrich lives by providing exceptional health […]

Franklin Memorial Hospital recognized by American College of Surgeons

FARMINGTON — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Franklin Memorial Hospital as one of 78 participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2022. As a participant, FMH is required to track the outcomes of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures and collect data that assesses […]

Stan Tetenman: Dangerous Trump

Huey Long was the governor of Louisiana from 1928-1932. When a legislator accused him of doing things that were unconstitutional, he replied, “I’m the constitution around here now.” Donald Trump has said he wants to ignore our Constitution. He said he wants to purge current government employees and replace them with those loyal to him. […]

David Chittim: Sheline would continue good works if reelected mayor

Carl Sheline is a steadfast advocate for and promoter of the city of Lewiston. As a local business owner, he is vitally and personally interested in the economic well-being of the city. His near-daily presence downtown and his accessibility are hallmarks of his term as mayor, which saw many of his innovative initiatives stymied by […]

Editorial cartoon for Friday, Dec. 1

Rich Lowry: Was Napoleon a dullard?

Napoleon can be considered a proto-fascist dictator, or an enlightened reformer, or some of both, but he could never be considered dull, at least not until portrayed by a stolid Joaquin Phoenix, seemingly unaware that the general was a sparkling personality, a hugely energetic reformer and an inspiring leader of men.

Froma Harrop: Stop worshipping the Ivy League

Without a doubt, brilliant minds have attended and taught at Harvard, Yale and the rest. But so have many mediocrities whose rich parents hired consultants to turn their offspring into the perfect packages these institutions want. That meant tutors to ensure high scores alongside some angle, such as prowess in a sport or carefully selected do-gooding.

Editorial cartoon for Thursday, Dec. 30

Michael Roy: Sheline is ‘the shining star that Lewiston needs’

Lewiston voters should ask themselves what a mayor does and what they feel a mayor should do. I feel a mayor is supposed to bring community together and promote community events and small business in this city, along with leading the City Council. I feel Carl Sheline has been that mayor. Carl has been a […]